What is happening
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues. * WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 200 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Salt River is occurring. Recreation on or near the Salt River will be unsafe. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 559 AM MST, an upstream floodgate release at Bartlett Dam is causing flooding in the warned area. - Flooding is occurring along the Salt River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly recreational areas along the river between the Verde and Salt River conjunction and Stewart Mountain Dam. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Official instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Flooding is occurring. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
